Hey folks,

Well the time is quickly approaching..  Am I nervous? hell no – bring it on I say!!

Due to other commitments and rain I haven’t been cycling much but been to the gym a few times since my last post but it got boring putting those statistics up.

Today (Thursday 29 May) I thought I would cycle to my work place – that A4 is dangerous, the lorries/cars drive really close hardly leaving any room.  Managed to get there in 45 mins (12miles).  On the way back I was unfortunate and got a puncture in my rear wheel, luckily was going slow otherwise could of been a pretty nasty accident if the wheel/rubber slipped while turning.

Tried using the puncture repair kit but it wasnt working so gave up and replaced the tube.  I suppose this is a learning lesson to go and purchase extra inner tubes for the big event it self.

Total distance was around 25 miles, in  1:30hrs.  Max speed 28.2 mph with and average speed of around 15mph.  Total calaories burned 1335, Avg HR 128, Max HR 165.

The fund raising side has gone flat, not sure if still should chase people but I do wish to say a big thank you to everyone who has sponsored me to date – it is all very much appreciated.

Due to continuing shoulder pain I didn’t go to the gym again yesterday the pain was very intense this morning so went to the Osteopath who has now clicked me back into shape – relief at last..

He advised to take it easy for another day to let the muscle calm down as it was trapped.  Looks like another day without the gym.  Maybe I over did it before by going nearly 5 days in a row, so once I am better will build up the intensity slowly.  As don’t want another week without the gym.

At least on Tuesday I get to collect my bike so can go cycling as of Wednesday.  Already been asked to visit people by cycle.

The sponsorship side seems to be going well less then one week in and already raised over 30% of my target.   I once heard a saying to find out who your true friends are, is to ask them for money.  Its amazing how difficult for some people it is to find £1 for sponsorship but they have £100’s to go out.

If we as humans were just honest and say No/Not interested that’s fine you are allowed.  I am not going to take it personally, as I only want people who genuinely wish to support me.  I guess it all boils down to people wanting to look good.

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has supported me to date..